Name: Eli Elkus Musical Storytelling and Folk Songs
Start: 2026-07-01T10:30
End: 2026-07-01T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Wilbraham Public Library

Eli Elkus Musical Storytelling and Folk Songs

2026-07-01 10:30:00 2026-07-01 11:30:00 America/New_York Eli Elkus Musical Storytelling and Folk Songs Original Songs & Stories Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Wednesday, July 01
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 10:30:00 2026-07-01 11:30:00 America/New_York Eli Elkus Musical Storytelling and Folk Songs Original Songs & Stories Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Wilbraham Public Library

Brooks Room

Original Songs & Stories

This family friendly program features works that juxtapose the perils of modern times, the simpler ways of old times, and the real and natural world which endures through all. Gather at the Wilbraham Public Library for a morning of free, kind-hearted, no-showbusiness Folk Music and Storytelling. Songs for the young, old, and young at heart. All Ages.

*This event will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be held inside the library.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime and Early Literacy | Other | Music |

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Eli Elkus Musical Storytelling and Folk Songs

Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

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Original Songs & Stories

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Mon, Jun 01	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 02	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 03	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 04	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jun 05	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 06	9:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jun 07	Closed

Eli Elkus Musical Storytelling and Folk Songs

Wednesday, July 0110:30am - 11:30am

Wilbraham Public Library

Wilbraham Public Library

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, July 01
10:30am - 11:30am